What our Clients Say

Renovations are never easy but can be when hiring the right contractor… Exceptional home renovations done with quality and care, I highly recommend Shakespeare Homes to friends, family, or anyone looking for stunning results and peace of mind in the process.

Stephanie Florian, North Vancouver
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We would recommend Shakespeare Homes for any job, outside or inside. Of course, we subsequently asked Shakespeare to perform some additional work which, again, was done in a timely, clean, and efficient manner.

Mike and Michele, West Vancouver
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Working with Shakespeare has been an absolute pleasure from start to finish. From the very beginning, Mark and his team showed just how much they cared about the success of our build - maybe even as much as we did

Jennifer & Paul, North Vancouver
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Since they have done so many high-quality homes on the North Shore, they have a wealth of ideas about house features to consider that add value to your home and improve your life - I highly value their advice. We are thrilled with the results

Angela & Desmond, North Vancouver
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The laneway home(Coach house)was finished to a very high level and the occupant, our family member, is enjoying this beautiful home

Colin & Karen, North Vancouver
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Shane and I wanted to thank the entire Shakespeare team for an outstanding experience with our recent renovation. Our experience has been positive from start to finish, and we have continuously been impressed by the clear communication, attention to detail, customer service and focus on ensuring that all steps are completed to the highest standards. We would highly recommend Shakespeare to any of our friends and family.

Sara & Shane
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We are very happy with the high-quality work that Mark Cooper and the Shakespeare Homes & Renovations Team, completed in the top-to-bottom renovation and extension of our home in Upper Lynn Valley, North Vancouver.

Kris Holm & Shannon MacLachlan, North Vancouver
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Mark Cooper and Shakespeare team took care of our project from start to finish. His team of trades was honest and knowledgeable in all their recommendations and solutions.

Stu & Sal, North Vancouver
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We contacted Mark 2 years ago to complete a renovation job for us (which included gutting our downstairs unit within a Vancouver Special, and updating the 2 additional bathrooms in the upstairs unit). Mark and his team were fantastic from Day 1, giving us advice on what to do (or not do), and what made […]

Joyce Tang
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The work was finished as projected, on time and within budget with great attention to details, even down to the replacement of the mail box near the front entrance. Kudos

Basil Lagopoulos, West Vancouver
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We felt really supported through the whole process. They provided weekly updates on the progress of our renovation. They had many great design suggestions along the way and the consistent communication made for a stress free experience. Despite the restrictions of physical distancing during the start of covid 19, they followed the protocol and finished our renovation on time. We were so impressed with the whole process; it was smooth from beginning to end. We are so pleased with our home! We highly recommend Mark Cooper (and Dan) and Shakespeare Homes!

Brenda & Doug, North Vancouver
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Mark was extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and professional

Jaimie & Colin, North Vancouver
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We don’t LIVE in our house, we LUXURIATE in it”

Keith & Rosemary, North Vancouver
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All in all we are very happy with Mark Cooper and his team and would recommend Shakespeare to anyone considering a renovation.

Mark & Angela, North Vancouver
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In using Shakespeare, you get an experienced and coordinated team of professionals including designer and skilled trades persons. The quality of the trades, especially the millwork, finish carpentry and painting were second to none which resulted in a home we will enjoy for years to come as we entertain our family and friends.

Tracey & David Osachoff, West Vancouver.
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"He has a very strong desire to please his customers. He also ensures that the work performed by his sub-trades meets the same standard of quality that he has set for his team..."

Frank & Donna Zimka, North Vancouver
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"It was a pleasure working with such a fair and honest company, as Shakespeare Homes. Your crew always did what they said they would, and when they would..."

Dallas & Peter Maddocks, North Vancouver
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"After meeting with several other builders, we decided to pursue our home renovation ideas with him due to the strength of his interpersonal skills and his demonstrated ability to follow through on successful projects..."

Hans & Yesica Edstrand, North Vancouver
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"We have been impressed with Mark's level of professionalism. His passion and dedication to his work is evident in all of his projects. Mark is well organized, with an eye for detail..."

Trevor Stephenson & John Horsnell, North Vancouver
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"Mark and his team were in constant contact with us to discuss ongoing parts of each job their suggestions and recommendations were thoughtful, enhanced each project, and in most cases, saved us money..."

Mark & Hiromi Goozee, North Vancouver
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"I found Mark and his team to be extremely professional. Not only was I impressed by the quality of the work, the job was done on time and at a reasonable price..."

Bro Jake | Rock 101, North Vancouver
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"Mark's crew and trades people are outstanding in their work. We consider them skilled artisans. They work incredibly hard, paying great attention to detail and caring tremendously about their work..."

Cathy & Dick Brighton, North Vancouver
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Mark Cooper and Shakespeare Homes are a pleasure to work with. Their professionalism and dedication to customer satisfaction is evident at every stage of the construction process...

David Poskitt | Poskitt Design Ltd., North Vancouver
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We recently had a renovation completed on our home and are very pleased with the finished product. We were very impressed with Mark’s thoroughness, honesty and suggestions. We would highly recommend this company and their staff.

Marlene & Currie Grass, North Vancouver
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"We started out with some unrealistic ideas of what we would be able to do with the limited funds. Mark was honest about what we would be able to accomplish and came up with ideas that meant we made the most of the money we spent. We now have two beautiful new bathrooms and a completely renovated upper floor. We are longing to renovate our kitchen and the downstairs, and when are able to, you can be sure we will call Mark and his team at Shakespeare Homes."

Tim & Fiona Vaux, North Vancouver
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(First project:) "Shakespeare Homes and Renovations, through its owner Mark Cooper, provided us with quality results that were efficiently achieved and completed on time at close to the projected budget. Based on our experience, would not hesitate to recommend Mark and his company to anyone planning a renovation project… (Next project:) "Consistent with our experiences of one year ago, we found Shakespeare Homes and Renovaions to once again provide the same high quality of results... consistent, reliable and competent. The end result of the work that was provided met with our complete satisfaction."

John Montgomery, North Vancouver
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"We were readying the house for sale and (an urgent repair/replacement of a deck cantilevered from the rear of our house) was necessary to list the house successfully. We... were pleasantly surprised at how efficiently the repair went and most importantly, on budget. Mark's team were friendly, polite and worked in a fastidious and timely manner."

Harry & Colleen Kramm, West Vancouver
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"Mark was very diligent in dealing with any concerns we had, and both he and his sub-trades went the “extra-mile” to complete our renovation. We would not hesitate in recommending Mark and his company to anyone."

Dean Fleming, West Vancouver
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Just wanted to pass along our gratitude to you and all of your crew for doing such a great job. Not only are we happy with the having experienced the renovation, but we see no reason to move regardless of what comes our way. Thanks for making our house a home...

Doug Andrusiak, North Vancouver
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(First project:) "The reno was completed ahead of schedule and all through the project Mark was in touch… Work was done quickly using very skilled trades people – Mark surrounds himself with the best in the business. This is a further testament to his own personal integrity as a businessman and his high standards as a professional. We hope to be able to use Shakespeare Homes again in any future projects. It has been a pleasure…" (Next project:)"Mark’s team once again did a superb job with the whole project. We love the way the house now looks from the outside and spend as much time as possible using our deck and outside areas. Thanks again, Mark.

Susan & Gerard McKenzie, West Vancouver
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I am very pleased with the renovation which Shakespeare Homes and Renovations recently completed on my townhouse… a beautiful new living space for me. My thanks to everyone.

J. Cox, West Vancouver
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We found Mark to be conscientious and diligent in getting the work done on time and on budget. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Mark Cooper to anyone who is looking for a trustworthy and professional contractor...

David McLennan, North Vancouver
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(First and Second projects:) "We are very satisfied with the finished product and would definitely recommend the Shakespeare Team. As a matter- of-fact, we have just re-hired them..." (Third project:) "Once we made the decision to renovate our basement, the rest was easy and basically involved a friendly call to Mark Cooper at Shakespeare Homes. Their reliability, professionalism and creativity leave no worries for the home owner."

Bob & Penny Gayton, West Vancouver
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From our initial meeting Mark was always available, incredibly organised and full of helpful advice. It was a great asset to have Susanne Doise recommended from Sensitive Design. As Susanne is both an architect and a designer, she was able to come and take all the house measurements for our initial design.

Gary & Tisha Bryant, West Vancouver
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Mark's crew showed up on time on day one and they were there every day on time until the project was completed. The quality of Shakespeare Homes work is excellent, with great attention to detail and finishing. We are extremely happy with the finished product.

Wayne & Alison Cork, North Vancouver
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I highly recommend Mark Cooper of Shakespeare Homes, should anybody look for a builder for their renovation or new home, because you not only need an honest, trustworthy and knowledgeable crew, you need the same in their leader. Shakespeare Homes is one off the Best.

Susanne Doise, Sensitive Design, West Vancouver
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We are very pleased with the high level of professionalism and integrity of Mark Cooper and the Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Team... very knowledgeable and highly skilled craftsmen. Our renovation was extensive... included all elements of trades and finishing work – a new house essentially! The project was completed in a timely manner and exceeded our expectations. Mark aligns himself with a terrific designer with fantastic design ideas. We have no reservations recommending Mark Cooper and the entire Shakespeare time to carry out a renovation of any size.

Keith & Maxine Forrest, North Vancouver
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(First project:) "We contracted Shakespeare Homes and Renovations to do a complete bathroom renovation after our first contractor closed his business... The team from Shakespeare stepped in and helped us to successfully complete the project. ....very professional and apt at problem solving and making suggestions to ensure we were left with a high standard of workmanship" (Second project:) Family room and front entry hall. "When we had issues with the quality of the front door, Mark quickly assembled a meeting with the manufacturer's rep, the supplier and the painter, which resulted in the manufacturer providing us a replacement door. Once again we were impressed by the quality of the workmanship and attention to detail...." (Third project:) "We are once again pleased with the thoroughness and professionalism shown by the Shakespeare crew. We would most certainly recommend this company."

The Youngs, West Vancouver
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Shakespeare Homes was professional, responsive to our concerns and provided design suggestions throughout our bathroom renovations. The trades were courteous and worked to high standards. Mark ensured client satisfaction with the finished product and was friendly and approachable throughout the renovation.

Alistair Duncan & Maureen Hornak, West Vancouver
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You and your crew provided us with the professionalism and detailed work that we were looking for when seeking out a contractor..

Doug, Joann Lum & family, North Vancouver
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"We recently had a major renovation done by Shakespeare Homes. We are extremely happy with the job... The workmanship is of high quality with lots of attention given to the pertinent details. We have no hesitation in recommending Mark and his team to anyone doing a renovation.

S. Thiara (Co-owner, Vancouver Giants), West Vancouver
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I had a vision for my kitchen as a warm, liveable, inviting space for my family which has materialized and I could not be happier. At each step of the way, Mark informed me of what was happening, gave suggestions, offered ideas and always let me know the cost involved. He was easy to get a hold of for questions… The end result for me was just what I wanted.

C. Walker, North Vancouver
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We are very pleased with the high quality of your work. Your team is not only very skilled but also very reliable and trustworthy... We were very impressed with the care taken to minimize disruption while maintaining a tight timeline. I have already recommended your business to some of my friends.

The Austin’s, West Vancouver
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"Mark was excellent at keeping us informed about what was happening throughout the entire renovation, and he constantly provided suggestions and offered various effective and efficient solutions. The entire renovation took less than 4 months... an amazing achievement considering that we basically rebuilt the house from the inside out! Mark’s team was always professional, courteous and helpful throughout the entire renovation. Each of the subcontractors working for Mark displayed the same level of professionalism at all times. Mark was always on top of every issue.

Tarina & Joe, West Vancouver
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From the moment we met Mark we knew that he was extremely organized and detail oriented. He expertly guided us through our renovation from the stage of conception to completion. One of the things that impressed us the most was Mark’s ability to manage our renovation and the people who work with him.

Mary Fletcher & Glenn Klatt, North Vancouver
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Since we operate 52 weeks per year this was a big challenge. We only had 9 days during Spring Break 2013 to finish a project that included bathrooms, floors, lighting, painting, building storage places and new rooms, and they did it all in an impressive short time.

Diana Kadi, West Vancouver
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They completed an extensive renovation to our townhouse on time in spite of a extremely tight schedule. Shakespeare's management and staff was very professional and competent, they made a difficult situation as easy as possible. Their trades were very competent and easy to work with always coming when they said they would be here.

Cheryl & Bob, North Vancouver
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As the last sub-trade out of a home, we’ll be the first to say that Shakespeare Homes is the most professional general contractor we’ve ever worked for. Counter to our industry’s culture, Shakespeare is continuously, without fail, pushing the envelope on efficient subtrade orchestration, job site organization and lasting quality. They take every one of their projects seriously and the end result is seriously good.

Anthony Pavlakovic, North Vancouver
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Our project would prove to be one of the most challenging the company has completed due to the design, the creek in the back yard and the slope of the lot, etc. Mark knew exactly what we wanted and was confident they could give us our dream home. There would be many obstacles and unknowns to overcome but they were all handled with ease by Shakespeare.

Mike & Crystel, North Vancouver
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Since Mark and his team completed our major primary renovation, we brought them back in to create a home office/rec room in our garage and then back again to update our master bathroom. We’ve been very pleased with the results of all of these projects.

The Finnerans, West Vancouver
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We know this project was complex because we wanted to live in our home throughout the reno. We appreciated the care you consistently took to cordon off the construction areas from the living areas and to regularly clean up the work areas, especially on Fridays. Things were also made easier by the consistently positive and courteous attitudes of your primary workers throughout this process

Faith & Terry, North Vancouver
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